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BC17 XFW

2017 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,552 mi
Last recorded82,552 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 XFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 82,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 76,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 69,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,436 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 63,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2023 63,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 51,520 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 51,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,715 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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BC17 XFW is a 2017 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 47,792 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC17 XFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 9 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC17 XFW registered?

BC17 XFW is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is BC17 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 XFW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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